Useful Contacts
British Mountaineering Council
Tel. 0870 0104878
www.thebmc.co.uk
Information about regional access, crag database, clubs, huts, events and mountain training.
Ramblers Association
Tel. 020 73398500
www.ramblers.org.uk
Affiliated walking groups, information on running and managing groups, building websites, grants and publicity.
British Orienteering Federation
Tel. 01629 734042
www.britishorienteering.org.uk
International Mountain Biking Association
Tel. 01531 633500
www.imba-uk.com
Provides guidance for responsible mountain biking and information on trails.
British Cycling Federation
Tel. 0870 8712000
www.bcf.uk.com
Cyclists Touring Club
Tel.0870 8730060
www.ctc.org.uk
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Tel.0800 2798798
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
Tel. 0114 2786636
www.navca.org.uk
Information, advice, networking and learning opportunities, support and development services, including funding and partnerships. Each district covered by a branch to provide local information and support.
Active Communities - Government Support
Tel. 020 70354413
www.communities.homeoffice.gov.uk
Supports community groups. Can help with finance, governance, ICT etc.
Community Newswire
Tel. 087 01240866
www.communitynewswire.press.net
Offers community groups the opportunity to advertise their activities.
Outdoor solutions
www.outdoor-solutions.co.uk
Free listing of clubs on website for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
Outdoor Directory
www.the-outdoor-directory.co.uk
Free listing of clubs on website for enthusiasts, reciprocal link on club sites in return
Community Foundations
Tel. 020 77139326
www.communityfoundations.org.uk
Community foundations are charitable trusts that support all local community causes.
Criminal Records Bureau
Tel. 0870 9090811
www.crb.gov.uk
Health and Safety Executive
Tel. 0845 3450055
www.hse.gov.uk
Charities Safety Group
Tel. 07745 937567
www.csg.org.uk
Provides advice and information on promoting high standards of health and safety welfare practice.